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AFSP Hawai'i

Aloha and welcome to our AFSP Hawai'i Chapter website. Our team is made up of compassionate and dedicated individuals from O'ahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawai'i. We invite you to join us and learn how you can start serving your community today.

About the AFSP Hawai'i Chapter

The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to individuals who have lost someone to suicide.

As a part of AFSP's growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapter. Join us to help spread aloha and to reach out to those in need.

Maui

Our hearts go out to everyone on Maui. We know that everyone in Hawaii is affected in some way. While the walk scheduled on Maui is in an area outside the impact zone, we have made the decision to postpone the walk until late winter/early Spring 2024. We would like to be sure every resource is going to the disaster recovery efforts at this time, including water, tents, chairs, and other supplies.

It’s all about kokua for the island of Maui right now and we have arranged for AFSP literature and resources to be available as National Suicide Prevention Month is quickly approaching.  Mahalo for all that you do to help make suicide safer communities.

We know that tragic events may cause emotional distress. The Maui Wildfire Recovery Resources website is continually updated. We hope you find this resource helpful. (scan QR code below)

We look forward to working together to make a Maui Strong Out of the Darkness Walk in 2024. Should you have any questions please contact [email protected]

Aloha and Mahalo,

AFSP Hawaii Chapter

 

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Chapter contact

Karen Ng
Chapter Co-Chair
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Dennis Hida
Chapter Co-Chair
[email protected]

Upcoming events and activities

  • Talk Saves Lives: Training for Presenters

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Honolulu, Hawaii (HI)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual American Sign Language (ASL)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual Through a Jewish Lens

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  • Looking for even more? See all AFSP virtual programs across the country.

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I'm having thoughts of suicide

If you are in a state of distress, reaching out is the first step to safety. Click on the links below to be taken to dedicated crisis services.

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When someone is at risk

If you think someone is thinking about suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out. Here’s how to talk to someone who may be struggling with their mental health.

Mental health & COVID-19 digital toolkit

Mental Health and COVID-19

We are amid an unprecedented public health crisis, yet we also have an extraordinary opportunity to come together within our families and our communities to reduce the stigma that often surrounds mental health.

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Find a mental health professional

Who is a mental health professional, and how can they help? This page provides an overview, and resources for finding mental health providers in your area.

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